Our Review
Kathleen Quealy and Kevin McCarthy were among the early waves of winemakers on the Mornington Peninsula. They challenged the status quo – most publicly by introducing Mornington Peninsula pinot gris/grigio (with great success). Behind this was improvement and diversification in site selection, plus viticulture and winemaking techniques that allowed their business to grow significantly. The estate plantings are 2ha each of pinot noir, pinot gris and friulano, as well as smaller plots of riesling, chardonnay, malvasia istriana and moscato giallo. Their leased vineyards are established on what Kathleen and Kevin consider to be premium sites for pinot gris and pinot noir. These are now single-vineyard wines: Musk Creek, Campbell & Christine and the newer Tussie Mussie vineyard. Son Tom stepped up as head winemaker in '19. Lucas Blanck manages the certified organic estate vineyards; the leased vineyards are moving towards 100% organic management. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Friulano, Skin Contact Varietals
Cellar Door
Information
Taste and traverse the widest array of Mornington Peninsula wine, where tradition and innovation work in harmony to elaborate exhilarating styles.
Hours
7 days 9–5
Details are correct at time of writing
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Accommodation
Details are correct at time of writing
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Stockist Information
Distribution Information
If you would like to purchase Quealy wines please call our office on (03) 5982 2483 so we can advise the closest stockist. Alternatively you can email us on info@quealy.com.au or buy online at www.quealy.com.au
International Sales Information
Exports to Japan, China and Taiwan.
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Kathleen Quealy, Tom McCarthy |
| Viticulturalist |
Lucas Blanck, Kevin McCarthy |
| Region |
Mornington Peninsula |
| Address |
62 Bittern-Dromana Road, Balnarring, Vic 3926
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| Established |
1982 |
| Dozens |
8000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
8 ha |
| Opening Hours |
7 days 9–5 |
| Telephone |
(03) 5983 2483
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| Website |
www.quealy.com.au
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